Traditional Métis music

Traditional Métis music reflects the cultural blending of Indigenous and European influences, primarily showcasing lively fiddle tunes, jigs, and ballads. Characterized by rhythmic melodies and storytelling lyrics, it often involves dance and communal participation. The music serves as a cultural expression of Métis identity, history, and land connection, frequently performed at gatherings, festivals, and celebrations. Instruments like fiddles and drums are central, and songs may incorporate bilingual lyrics in French and Indigenous languages, preserving and celebrating Métis heritage through vibrant, spirited sounds.